The small rural parish of Manaccan sits in south-west Cornwall, tucked into the sheltered creeks of the Meneage and close to the Helford River. It consists of scattered hamlets, narrow lanes and a medieval parish church, and benefits from the mild coastal microclimate that brings early springs and lush gardens.
Traditionally agricultural, the local economy now mixes farming with tourism and holiday accommodation, drawing walkers, birdwatchers and people seeking quiet estuary scenery. With its old cottages, lanes and a strong sense of local continuity, Manaccan remains a distinctly Cornish, characterful community rather than a busy tourist centre.
Postcode districts covering Manaccan
Most populated places nearby
- Redruth 11.6 miles
- Falmouth 5.6 miles
- St. Austell 24.2 miles
- Truro 13.1 miles
- Camborne 11.9 miles
- Newquay 23.3 miles
- Penzance 18.4 miles
- Helston 6.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Anthony-in-Meneage Parish 1.2 miles
- St. Martin-in-Meneage Parish 1.5 miles
- Helford Passage Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Port Navas Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Helston South & Meneage Ward 2.6 miles
- St. Keverne Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Mawnan Parish 2.9 miles
- Mawnan Smith Built-up area 3 miles
- Constantine Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Mawgan Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Gweek Built-up area 3.5 miles
- Coverack Built-up area 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Manaccan
TR12 6JJ, TR12 6HA, TR12 6HU, TR12 6JA, TR12 6HY, TR12 6DJ, TR12 6LD, TR12 6JB, TR12 6JU … See all
Transport links
- Newquay Cornwall Airport 25.7 miles
- Exeter International Airport 88.3 miles
- Penmere Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Falmouth Town Railway Station 5.7 miles
Hotels near Manaccan Ad
- Trelawne Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Bay Hotel 4 miles
- Hotel Meudon 4 3.1 miles
- The Royal Duchy Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- Anacapri 5 5.5 miles
- Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa 4 7 miles
- The Grove Falmouth 3 5.9 miles
- Greenbank Hotel 4 6.3 miles
- Penmorvah Manor Hotel 3 4.2 miles
- The Idle Rocks 4 7.7 miles
Schools in Manaccan
- Manaccan Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Swanpool Beach Beach 5 miles
- Gylly Beach Beach 5.4 miles
- Mullion Harbour Harbour 7.1 miles
- Lamorran House Gardens Gardens 7.4 miles
- Pendower Beach 12.2 miles
- Pencalenick Estate 14 miles
- Chapel Porth Beach Beach 16 miles
- Hemmick Beach Beach 17.6 miles
- Penzance Harbour Harbour 17.8 miles
- Wharfside Shopping Centre Shopping centre 17.9 miles
- Penwith College College 18.4 miles
- Perranzabuloe Museum Museum 18.5 miles